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Evaluation of ground water fluoride concentration in Hamadan province, Iran

Amir H. Mahvi 1Lida Rafati 2

1. Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 0098, Iran
2. Hamedan Health Center, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Iran, phelestin square, Hamedan 6517659114, Iran

Abstract

This study was carried out to determine groundwater fluoride concentration of Hamadan province located in the west of Iran. Ground water samples were collected from 192 sampling point, during dry and wet seasons. Fluoride concentration was determined in the water samples using UV-spectrophotometry method. The results showed that 49% of fluoride concentrations samples are less than the standard value. Using mouthwash and foods containing fluoride are recommended.

 

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Presentation: Oral at XXXth Conference of the International Society for Fluoride Research, by Amir H. Mahvi
See On-line Journal of XXXth Conference of the International Society for Fluoride Research

Submitted: 2012-05-22 08:39
Revised:   2012-05-22 13:17